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Jigawa governor suspends commissioner over adultery allegation

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Governor Umar Namadi, of Jigawa state, has ordered the immediate suspension of Auwalu Danladi Sankara the State Commissioner of Special Duties as a member of the state executive council with immediate effect. This was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the Government of Jigawa State Malam Bala Ibrahim. He said the decision was in light of recent claims that necessitate a thorough examination to ensure transparency and uphold the integrity of the State Administration.👉 For More READ FULL CONTENT FROM THE SOURCE ↔️

The SSG emphasized the commitment to accountability and adherence to ethical standards in governance by Governor Malam Umar A. Namadi.

“The suspension is a precautionary measure intended to facilitate a fair investigation,” said the Secretary to the State Government, Malam Bala Ibrahim.

“We take all allegations seriously and are dedicated to upholding the trust of Jigawa citizens in the government.”

On Friday, the Kano Hisbah Board confirmed the arrest and detention of Sankaraa, saying he would be charged to court, on Monday.

According to Hisbah Director General, Abba Sufi, the commissioner was found with Tasleem Baba Nabegu, who is married with two kids.

Yes, it is true we have arrested Auwal Danladi Sankara, the Jigawa Commissioner, with a married woman in an uncompleted building that belongs to him.

“Unknown to him, we were tracking him based on reports we received against him,” the Hisbah Director General said.

The arrest followed a complaint by Nasiru Bulama, the woman’s husband, who accused the commissioner of engaging in an affair with his wife.

“Nasiru Bulama filed the complaint with the Kano State Police Command, the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Hisbah Board, alleging Sankara’s involvement in illicit sexual activities with his wife,” the official added. He said: “We have been having problems with Sankara because he is operating illicit drugs Centers in the names of hotels with prostitution and drug addiction activities”.…For More READ THE FULL STORY ▶

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